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Emerging Cryptocurrency Scams: Red Flags and Prevention

Lily Partin September 7, 2023

With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, there has also been an alarming increase in cryptocurrency scams that target unsuspecting investors.

Getting a handle on generative AI, before it gets a handle on us

Lou Covey April 25, 2023

No model if you stop at one and two is of any value unless it can sort out whether the information sources that it’s actually using are reliable, reputable, and informative to the question.

Quantum Computing: the next big thing or science fiction?

Editors Desk February 17, 2023

It seems like quantum computing is the core fusion of the tech industry: it’s always only a few years away – but is it? We interviewed Matt Campagna, Chairman of ETSI’s Quantum Safe Cryptography group.

Bruce Schneier on the Crypto/Blockchain Disaster

Lou Covey August 11, 2022

Bruce Schneier has an opinon on blockchain

Ransomware: The Worst is Yet to Come

Lou Covey May 27, 2022

Even though ransomware attacks declined for the first half of this year, the worst is yet to come, experts say.

Scam Bucket: Ice Phishing

Lou Covey March 21, 2022

The most interesting scam we’ve found is brand new. It’s called “ice phishing” and it involves taking advantage of the disconnect between language and code.

How to get rich with ransomware

Patrick Boch February 28, 2022

Ransomware is the most profitable form of cybercrime. Not only does it pay well, it is fairly easy to set up. With an investment of as little as $100 criminals can net a profit of more than 2000 percent.

The future of ransomware

Editors Desk January 24, 2022

How will ransomware evolve further and what can organizations do to prevent or at the very least mitigate ransomware attacks? An event where Cyber Protection Magazine participated had some suggestions.

Scam Bucket: Dusting your way to a breach

Lou Covey September 17, 2021

elf-righteous, but they are imaginative in looking for new ways to rip you off. That’s why we are launching this special series, Scam Bucket , to keep you up to date on the latest trends in cybercrime.

Interview: the security and future of blockchain technology

Aggelos Kiayias June 4, 2021

Blockchain and its best known application, the Bitcoin crypto currency, are seen as very secure. But is this really true? We spoke with Prof. Aggelos Kiayias, Chief Scientist at blockchain technology company IOHK, about the security and future of blockchain.